In search of a Pain Management Specialist !

[Petimager56]

I am a 56 year old male with a long history of severe fibromyalgia since my late teens. I had both my TM joints operated on in early 1980s. It wasn't until I had seen a zRheumatologist  in Phil.,Pa.   that I had got diagnosed. I presently see a pain management specialist in n.e. Pa.   but am in need of a pain management specialist in Philadelphia or close to New York City or New Jersey. The reason being I have the best care when I was diagnosed in the 1980's in a teaching hospital. I live in the Scranton,Pa. area and Greatly APPreciate any knowledgeable pain management specialist that can help my Severe Fibromyalgia. Thank you kindly ,Jerry

[Robby]

WELCOME Jerry!!! I am glad you found us. I don't know if this list will help, but it's a good place to start, follow this link to find the actual link you need. You probably want to stay as close to home as possible. It might not be a big deal, but looking very far from home could look suspicious to the powers that be. We look forward to getting to know you, and sharing information to help each other, and to learn from each other.

http://menwithfibro.com/community/index.php?topic=8611.0

[ronr]

Welcome Jerry !

[db]

Best of luck. 

Personally, I have not had much luck with with this specialty.  I did get a treatment once for my headaches, and it worked for awhile  .  But it was only temporary and the dr. left the group soon afterwards.  His replacement didn't seem to want to do anything. 

I do have one I've seen at my HMO.  Better, but not much seems to matter anymore.  I've mostly figured things out on my own.

db

[foxgrove]

Welcome to the family Jerry,

I've had a love for the Scranton area sing the 80s when I first heard of it through a combination of Harry Chapin's Bananas song and the story My Side of the Mountain.  I dug in and fell in love with the area.  I've seen tons of pics... simply gorgeous!!  Absolutely stunning views!  

I dug a little and couldn't find anything within 90 miles of your place that was recommended... not that they aren't there, just I can't find the info.  FibroBetty is by far the best source of info on good doctors.. she's spent decades gathering info, tracking medical publications, and going to symposiums all over the US to keep that info current.  I've got a few ideas that I'll list here for you but you'd do well to ask her.  She always comes up with amazing people!

I don't normally do this but seeing as the site no longer exists, I'll post the content here.  All thanks and credit goes to the folks who created and maintained www.co-cure.org which sadly no longer exists.  Note that this content is culled directly from the Pennsylvania, USA page using the web archive service web.archive.org...
https://web.archive.org/web/20110814114256/http://www.co-cure.org/USA_PA.htm

PENNSYLVANIA, USA ME/CFS & FM GOOD DOCTOR LIST

Bala Cynwyd, PA (2 hours south-east)
Howard Posner, MD
Andre Posner, DO
111 Bala Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Tel: (610) 667-2927
("Integretative and Family Medicine [FMS, CFS, Menopause, Infectious Diseases]. Uses supplements and eastern medicine to build your immune system. The doctor listens to you and takes you seriously.")

Fairless Hills, PA (2 hours 15 minutes south-east)
Steven L. Katz, D.O.
Infectious Diseases
Oxford Crossing, Suite 503
333 N. Oxford Valley Road
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Tel: (215) 943-6717
Fax: (215) 943-1794
(CFS & FMS. "Initial evaluation generally takes about one and one-half hours with follow-up visits as needed that last about one hour. Accepts most insurances. Complete assessment in which social, biological and emotional factors are addressed deeply followed by traditional as well as alternative treatment strategies.")

Feasterville, PA (2 hours 10 minutes south-east)
Dr. Thomas Sabalaske
with Feasterville Family Practice
523 Bustleton Ave.
Feasterville, PA 19053
Tel: (215) 355-7900

Jenkintown, PA (2 hours 7 minutes south-east)
Charles Alpert, M.D.
Board Certified in PM&R
Subspecialty Certified in Pain Medicine
Abington Pain Medicine, PC
801 Old York Road - Suite 201
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Tel: (215) 517-5050
Fax: (215) 517-4105
(Note: Dr. Alpert is self-referred to the list. "As a person with fibromyalgia, Dr. Alpert created Abington Pain Medicine as a healing center to help other people with fibromyalgia. You will likely receive lots of education, supportive counseling, medication and massage. Acupuncture, injections and group therapy are also available there.")

Mechanicsburg, PA (2 hours 15 minutes south-west)
John M. Sullivan M.D.
1001 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Tel: (717) 697-5050
("Excellent in treating CFIDS, and other enviromental illnesses. He has a full caseload of patients but is taking names of people to put on the waiting list. He is definitely worth waiting for!")

North Wales, PA (1 hours 45 minutes south-east)
Daniel Skubick, MD
Neurologist
124 Dekalb Pike
North Wales, PA 19454
Tel: (215) 699-3727
("Looks at metabolic imbalances and effects on pain. If I would not have seen him, I would not know that I was anemic and B12 deficient. He is a specialist in trigger point injections. Open-minded to latest research in FMS.")

Plymouth Meeting, PA (1 hours 52 minutes south-east)
Steven L. Katz, D.O.
Infectious Diseases
531 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 201
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Tel: (215) 943-6717
Fax: (215) 943-1794
(CFS & FMS. "Initial evaluation generally takes about one and one-half hours with follow-up visits as needed that last about one hour. Accepts most insurances. Complete assessment in which social, biological and emotional factors are addressed deeply followed by traditional as well as alternative treatment strategies.")

Pottstown, PA (1 hours 15 minutes south)
Dr. Paul P. Doghramji
1590 Medical Drive
Pottstown, PA 19464
Tel: (610) 326-7820
(Referred by CFS group. Family Medicine)

Quakertown, PA (1 hours 34 minutes south)
Dr. Harold E. Buttram
Woodlands Medical Center
5724 Clymer Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Tel: (215)536-1890
Web site: www.woodmed.com
(Referred by CFS group.)

Whitehall, PA (1 hours 21 minutes south)
Marzena Bieniek, M.D.
Rheumatologist
352 Fifth St. Suite B
Whitehall, PA 18052
Tel: (610) 432-8185
FMS ("Board Certified Rheumatologist specializing in Arthritis and Rheumatic Conditions. ... she is a wonderful doctor")

NEW JERSEY, USA ME/CFS & FM GOOD DOCTOR LIST

Hackettstown, NJ (1 hours 17 minutes south-west)
Dr. Jeanette Paterno
North Warren Medical Associates
Panther Valley Mall
Route 517
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Tel: 908-852-0107
("Very good doctor. She genuinely cares about her patients.")

Rochelle Park, NJ (1 hours 51 minutes west-south-west)
Bernard J Saccaro, M.D.
96 Parkway
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Tel: 201-291-1010
Fax: 201-587-0313
("I've been seeing Dr. Saccaro for about 9 months now and feel 100% more comfortable as far as pain and stiffness is concerned. I was referred to him by a reputable neurologist at Hackensack Medical Center.")

Somerset, NJ (1 hours 58 minutes south-west)
Richard N. Podell, MD, MPH
55 Kossuth St.
Somerset, NJ 08873
(New Brunswick, NJ area)
Tel: (908) 273-7770
Web site: DrPodell.org
(Allergist, Internist, CFIDS and Fibromyalgia specialist. Author of books advising patients in dealing effectively with doctors.)

NEW YORK, USA ME/CFS & FM GOOD DOCTOR LIST

Staten Island, NY (2 hours 13 minutes west-south-west)
Dr. Kenneth J. Santiamo, D.C.
4268 Richmond Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10312
Tel: (718) 317-1325 Fax: (718) 317-1306
Monday & Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to noon.
(Dr. Santiamo is dedicated to helping those in pain. He's on the leading edge of chiropractic for fibromyalgia, and he's top of the line!)

New York, NY (2 hours 13 minutes south-west)
Dr. Derek Enlander, M.D.
860 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 794-2000 or (212) 794-9588 or (516) 878-4840
(He is an internist and has over 800 CFIDS/FMS patients. He also has an office on Long Island as well. 212-794-2000.)



I wish there were more pain doctors on that list but hopefully, it's enough to get you started on the right track.  Sorry... really not trying to overwhelm you but I thought you should have all the data I had to look at and try from.  If you need assistance whittling this down, let me know.

Fox